Reading John
Word made flesh, new birth, living water, signs, and Spirit.
Reading scope: canonical.
Open this guide in the Concept AtlasThe Incarnation
The Incarnation is a key waypoint in Reading John. The Incarnation is the Christian confession that the eternal Word or Son of God assumed true human nature in Jesus of Nazareth, born of the virgin…
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Next, step into Regeneration (New Birth) and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore The Incarnation in the AtlasRegeneration (New Birth)
Regeneration (New Birth) is a key waypoint in Reading John. The Holy Spirit sovereignly imparts new life, creating a new heart and enabling faith and obedience, as Jesus taught about being born from above…
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Next, step into Living Water and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Regeneration (New Birth) in the AtlasLiving Water
Living Water is a key waypoint in Reading John. Living water is the biblical image of fresh, flowing, life-giving water that signifies divine provision, cleansing, wisdom, Spirit-given renewal, and…
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Next, step into Messianic Signs and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Living Water in the AtlasMessianic Signs
Messianic Signs is a key waypoint in Reading John. Messianic signs fulfill prophetic expectations—blind see, lame walk, good news to the poor—where Jesus’ works testify to his identity as the promised…
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Next, step into Farewell Discourse and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Messianic Signs in the AtlasFarewell Discourse
Farewell Discourse is a key waypoint in Reading John. A parting address that prepares disciples for absence, promises divine presence, and exhorts faithfulness, exemplified in Deuteronomy 31-34 and John…
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Next, step into Spirit as Comforter and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Farewell Discourse in the AtlasSpirit as Comforter
Spirit as Comforter is a key waypoint in Reading John. The Paraclete is sent by the Father and the Son to abide with and in believers forever, bringing peace, help, courage, and remembrance of Jesus’…
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Next, step into Resurrection of Christ and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Spirit as Comforter in the AtlasResurrection of Christ
Resurrection of Christ is a key waypoint in Reading John. On the third day God raised Jesus bodily from the dead, vindicating his identity and atoning work and inaugurating new creation life, as testified in…
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